Colleen Schneider
Doctoral student in Social-Ecological Economics & Policy in Vienna. Her research focuses on Ecological Economics, Environmental Justice, and Monetary and Financial Systems in a Post-Growth Economy.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 15min
Step by Radical Step: The Route to a Flourishing New Economy with Colleen Schneider
Join Colleen Schneider, a Doctoral student specializing in Social-Ecological Economics, as she unpacks the flawed narratives of growth-based economies. She challenges conventional wisdom about government spending, advocating for a fresh perspective that prioritizes ecological balance and human well-being. Delve into the complexities of money as a social construct, explore the rise of Bitcoin amidst economic crises, and discover strategies from Spain and Mexico that promote community empowerment. Schneider envisions a degrowth economy that nurtures meaningful relationships over mere consumption.
Oct 21, 2023 • 48min
Ep 247 - Degrowth and MMT with Christopher Olk and Colleen Schneider
Guests Christopher Olk and Colleen Schneider discuss the intersection of degrowth and Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), challenging the myth of scarcity and emphasizing global justice and ecological constraints. They explore the role of debt in driving environmentally damaging activities and highlight the potential of MMT in enabling a degrowth agenda. The speakers also delve into the concept of a job guarantee as a solution to societal problems and discuss the importance of trust in the monetary system and envisioning a different world. Overall, they present a realistic and optimistic approach to addressing ecological and social issues.
